The discount grocery giant plans to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states this year, pushing it closer to its goal of 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
It also announced plans to open three new distribution centres within the next three years. As part of its 2026 expansion, Aldi will enter two new states, Maine and Colorado. It also will grow its footprint in fast-growing metro areas such as Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Details of Aldi’s store expansion plans include the following:
Maine: In 2026, Aldi will enter Maine as its 40th state in the US, opening in the city of Portland.
Colorado: Aldi is launching a five-year plan to enter the state, starting with 50 stores set to open in the first two years in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, supported by an accompanying distribution centre.
Phoenix: Continuing its westward expansion, the grocer will open 10 new stores in the Phoenix market in 2026, with plans to add a total of 40 new stores in the market by the end of 2030.
Las Vegas: After debuting four stores last year in Las Vegas market, Aldi plans to double its current store count there by 2030.
The Southeast: Aldi plans to continue its Southeast expansion in 2026 by converting close to 80 Southeastern Grocers locations to the Aldi format. Since acquiring Southeastern Grocers in 2024, the discount chain has converted and opened nearly 90 stores, with plans to convert more than 200 in total by the end of 2027.
